Over 60 percent of US adults
are considered overweight. People who are overweight are
at increased health risk for diseases including heart
disease, diabetes, stroke, osteoarthritis, gallbladder
disease, gout, and certain types of cancer. Studies have
shown that losing as little as 5 percent to 10 percent
of your body weight can improve your health.

Likewise, being underweight can also lead to health
conditions such as anemia, heart problems, and chronic
fatigue. An obsession with weight loss may also lead
to eating disorders and nutritional deficiencies that
may be life threatening.

To find out your healthy
body weight range, enter your height in feet and inches
and your current weight in pounds. Then click on “Calculate.”

Please note:
The healthy body weight calculator does not account
for pregnancy, breastfeeding women, athletes and those
with a muscular build, older persons or persons who
have loss of muscle mass, and illness. Also, it is not
intended for those individuals under 18 years of age,
or those who are under 5 feet tall or over 7 feet tall.

Height: feet
inches

Weight:

Healthy weight range is
based on a healthy body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 to 24.9.
The higher weights in each range apply to people with
more muscle and bone. Individuals with weights above the
healthy weight range may be at higher risk for developing
health problems.